My Windows 8.1 laptop wont connect to wifi

[Rodrat]

Specifically my own router. It will connect just fine with an Ethernet cord and will connect with other routers via wifi that I tried but it will not connect to mine. It sets for a really long time saying connecting. Then gives me the message that it is taking longer than usual then stops.

I have tried everything I can think of but I am not as tech savvy as I used to be. If you need any specific information then tell me how to get it and I will help as much as I can.

[HampTheToker]

Look on the bottom/back of the router and post the make and model number.

Or, if it's listed, log into the router using the address and default username and password, then see if there are any settings pertaining to WiFi that need to be changed.

If all else fails, you can always reset it and try again. Sometimes, it can be as simple as powering it off for a few minutes and then back on. That's been the case for me a time or two.

[zok jr.]

what type of laptop is it I was working with a newer vaio ultrabook recently that had a bad half mini pci wifi card and apparently it is a common thing in those and some lenovos

[Rodrat]

Its and HP 2000 Notebook. I got it just a little over a year ago.

The router is Ubee and the model no. is DDW365.

There is nothing else listed on it.

P.S. I also tried turning off the router several times. I tried looking for drivers for my laptop thinking it could be something like that but have had no luck.

[zok jr.]

the brand of the router is "UBEE"???

Buy a new router I have never heard of that. Even if it is not the probelm just buy another one.

[zok jr.]

Go to device manager and expad network adapters or w/e its called (im on osx now fuck rebooting) and unless you see any devices with a yellow exclamation point sign thing next to it then they all have proper drivers already installed.

[zok jr.]

^actually sctratch that I just reread your OP if your laptop connects to other wifi networks it is obviously your router. I have never heard of the brand smash it with a rolling pin and go get yourself a linksys or for a little more a buffalo.

[Rodrat]

Its the router that came with internet that we had set up just over a month ago. Is it possible to get a new one? Would I have to do anything? My internet is through Time Warner.

[Rodrat]

I just after randomly trying got it too connect to it.

My wife has no trouble connecting and I can connect my phone and table to it as well as the playstation. For a while I was having to reset the computer if it went to sleep to get it to reconnect and as of two days now it wont connect at all. I have it working at the moment but who knows for how long.

I am worried that it might be something wrong between it and my computer specifically. If I get a new router would I just have to plug it in and the internet just go through it or what? I don't know shit about modem and routers.

[HampTheToker]

Do you have a modem and a router or a gateway?

[zok jr.]

sounds like one of those modem/router in one deals those things are commonly shitty and ISPs give you used ones most of the time so they are prone to failure.

anyways problems fixed I guess but maybe buy a new router in the future

[Rodrat]

Do you have a modem and a router or a gateway?

Its just one box so I guess gateway? Like I said I don't know shit about this stuff. My computer is still connected today but it was like this earlier so its just a matter of time until it changes its mind and goes offline.

[X0MB13]

buy a netgear router.................I put in the Netgear Nighthawk R7000................likely more than you want to spend so buy a low-end unit that we have some clue wtf it is

[X0MB13]

if you troubleshoot connection do you have no reply from DNS?

[Rodrat]

if you troubleshoot connection do you have no reply from DNS?

The next time it goes down I'll check.